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Mission Possible: Spy a Book!Toddler Programs

by Lelia Parrish

I Spy

Books to ShareBaby Einstein’s See and Spy Shapes by Julie Aigner-Clark.Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Eric Carle.I Spy Little Book by Jean Marzollo.I Spy On The Farm by Richard Powell.

Books to Show and BooktalkHide and Snake by Keith Baker.Look Book by Tana Hoban.Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young.

Bulletin BoardSpy a Book!Place book jackets of classic picture books on a bulletin board.Cover the bulletin board with construction paper and cutcircles from construction paper to frame the book jackets.

Fingerplays“Grandma’s Spectacles” from Ring A Ring O’Roses.“Here Are My Eyes” from Ring A Ring O’Roses.

SongI See the Moon(Traditional)

I see the moonAnd the moon sees me.The moon sees somebodyI’d like to see.God bless the moonAnd God bless me,And God bless the somebodyI’d like to see.

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Puppet StoryHibernating Bear(Tell this story with a bear puppet and a paper bag stage. Tocreate a paper bag stage, cut a hole in the side of a plain brownpaper grocery bag. Place it on your lap and use the hole as thefront of the stage. A bear or “osito” nametag that would make agreat stick puppet is included in the Bilingual programs chap-ter. )

Here is a cave, (Point to paper bag stage)Inside is a bear.Watch and you’ll see him come outside, (Bring bear up)To get some fresh air.He stays out all summer in the sunshine and heat,Looking for berries and good things to eat.But when snow starts to fall he hurries inside (Bear goes in cave)Safe and warm in his cave he will hide.

Flannel Board Story“Here is a Nest” in The Flannel Board Storytelling Book, 2nd

Edition by Judy Sierra.

CraftI Spy BinocularsMaterials

Empty toilet paper rollsMasking Tape

Optional: Markers or crayonsDirections

Let an adult help the toddlers wrap masking tape aroundtwo toilet paper rolls placed side by side to create binoculars.Children can decorate them with markers or crayons.

Adult/Child Craft ActivityI Spy BottleMaterials

Empty pint plastic milk bottles with lidsRiceTrinketsElectrician’s tape or hot glue

DirectionsThis activity can be prepared ahead of time or created as aparent/child craft. Place about five or more trinkets in eachbottle. Use a funnel to add rice to almost fill the bottle.Children can choose the trinkets and the pour rice withsupervision. If toddlers are present, seal the lid of bottle withglue or tape it securely. The children shake the bottle toexpose the various trinkets.

Adult/Child GameI Spy with My HandsGather items familiar to toddlers. Place one item at a time in abrown grocery bag. Let each child reach in bag, feel it, andguess what it is. Prompt with questions such as: Is it soft,

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smooth, or rough? Is it hard or soft? What do you think it is?Should we take a look?

Web SiteKids Fun Online – I Spywww.scholastic.com/Ispy

CD-ROMI Spy Junior: Puppet Playhouse.

Professional ResourceThe Flannel Board Storytelling Book, 2nd Edition by Judy

Sierra.

I Spy: 1,2,3

Books to Share1, 2, 3 by Tana Hoban.I Spy Little Numbers by Jean Marzollo.One, Two, Three to the Zoo by Eric Carle.Three Little Kittens by Tanya Linch.

Books to Show and BooktalkCount! by Denise Fleming.Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed by Eileen

Christlelow.Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang.Touch and Feel: 1,2, 3 by Dorling Kindersley.

Bulletin BoardBooks You Can Count OnCut out large numbers and write titles, authors, and callnumbers of picture books on them. Place the numbers ran-domly on the bulletin board around the caption, “Books YouCan Count On.”

NametagsGive each child a number from 1 to 5 for a nametag when theyenter the storytime area. (Pattern included at end of preschoolchapter.)

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Fingerplays“One, Two, How Do You Do”(From Ring O Ring O’Roses by Flint Public Library.)

Hickory Dickory Dock(Traditional. Make a clock and mouse to go with this rhymeusing the pattern at the end of this chapter.)

Hickory, dickory, dock,(Place hands together and move them back and forth)

The mouse ran up the clock(Raise hands above head)

The clock struck one(Clap hands above head once)

The mouse ran down.(Bring hands back down together)

Hickory, dickory, dock.

…The clock struck twoThe mouse said, “Boo!”

(Cups hands around mouth)

…The clock struck threeThe mouse said, “Wheee!”

(Flutter hands down)Hickory, dickory, dock.

…The clock struck fourThe mouse said, “No More!”Hickory, dickory, dock.

I Spy Three(Adapted by Leila Raven Parrish. Use a different finger puppetwith each verse. Tailor the verses to fit the puppets you have ora book you are introducing.)

I spy three - one, two, three(Hold up 3 fingers, one at a time)

Three little bunniesReading the funnies.

(Wiggle 3 fingers)One, two, three.

(Bend down 3 finger, one at a time)…Three little frogsSitting on logs.

(Place other arm in front to create a log)…Three little beesBuzzing in trees.

(Spread fingers of other hand to create a tree)

Rhymes“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” from Ring A Ring O’Roses.

Five Little MonkeysSing “Five Little Monkeys” using monkey finger puppets.

Songs“Ten Little Indians”“Three Little Kittens”

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Roll Over(Sing this traditional counting song using felt figures andremoving them as the song indicates.)

There were five in the bed.And the little one said,“Roll over! Roll over!”And they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were four in the bed…There were three in the bed...There were two in the bed...…There was one in the bed,And the little one said, “Good night!”

Flannel Board Stories“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” in The Flannel Board

Storytelling Book, 2nd Edition by Judy Sierra.“Five Little Boats” in The Flannel Board Storytelling Book, 2nd

Edition by Judy Sierra.

Adult and Child Craft1, 2, 3 ClayMaterials

TableClayWax paper or styrofoam trays

DirectionsWith adult guidance, children roll pieces of clay back andforth with both hands to create 3 snakes. Children bend andshape the clay snakes to form the numbers 1, 2, and 3 anddry them on wax paper or a styrofoam tray.

ActivitiesNumber GameRefer to the numbers the children were given for nametags. Askthem to stand up when you say their number. Count from 1 to9.

1,2,3 Count With Me(Adapted from Math Play by Diane McGowan.)

Count to three and say an action phrase like “jump with me”,“clap with me”, “hug with me”, “yawn with me”. Ask thechildren to count with you each time and then do the actionyou say.

Audio RecordingsCounting Games and Rhythms for the Little Ones by Ella Jenkins.“This Old Man” on A Child’s Celebration of Song by Various

Artists.

VideoThe Three Little Pigs. (12 minutes)

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Web SiteChildrcraft Education Corporationwww.childcraft.com

Professional ResourcesMath Play by Diane McGowan.The Flannel Board Storytelling Book, 2nd Edition by Judy

Sierra.

I Spy: A B C

Books to ShareBlue’s Clue My Favorite Letters by Deborah Reber.Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin.I Spy Little Letters by Jean Marzollo.Miss Spider’s ABC by David Kirk.

Books to Show and BooktalkAmazing I Spy ABC by Ken Laidlaw.Dr Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Book by Dr Seuss.I Spy: An Alphabet In Art by Lucy Micklethwait.Touch and Feel ABC by Dorling Kindersley.

Bulletin BoardDo You Know Your ABCs? Our ToddlerStorytimers Do!Let the children decorate letters of the alphabet at Toddlerstorytime. Display them on the bulletin board below thecaption “Come Join Us”. Include the day and time of ToddlerStorytime.

DecorationsSuspend the letters of the alphabet from the ceiling.

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NametagsLet children choose the first letter of their name for a nametag.

FingerplayA Is For Alligator(Traditional)

“A” is for alligator, chop, chop, chop!(With elbows together clap hands)

“B” is for bouncing, hop, hop hop! (Hop 3 times)“C” is for circles, around and around. (Turn in circles)And “D” is for when we all sit down. (Sit)

SongWhere is ABC?(Adapted by Leila Raven Parrish. Sing to the tune of “FrereJacques”.)

Where is “A”? Where is “A”?(Hands behind back shrug shoulders)

Here I am. Here I am. (Bring out large “A”)How are you today, “A”? (Look at “A”)Very well and thank you. (Move “A” up and down)I must go, I must go.

Where is ABC?(Here is a variation to the “Where is ABC” song using puppetsand/or props to match the letters of the alphabet. Bring out thecorrect item for each letter the first time you sing. Bring out anincorrect one the second time. Limit this activity to 3 or 4letters each time.)

Where is “A”? Where is “A”?Here I am! Here I am!

(Bring out an “A” item such as an alligator puppet or apple)How are you today, “alligator”?Very well and thank you.I must go. I must go.

Where is “A”? Where is “A”?Here I am! Here I am!

(Bring out an item that does NOT begin with “A”)You’re NOT “A”! You’re NOT “A”!Where is “A”? Where is “A”?Here I am! Here I am! (Bring out correct “A” item)

Puppet StoryABC PuppetsRead the interactive soft book, My First ABC Puppets fromFolkmanis Puppets.

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CraftA, B, C FunMaterials

Poster boardAlphabet stencilsMarkers, paint, or stickersOptional: Construction paper

DirectionsPrecut large stencils of the letters A, B, and C from posterboard. Children decorate them with markers, paint, orstickers. Use them to decorate your bulletin board.Optional: Children sing the “Where Is ABC” song usingthe letters or glue them to a piece of construction paper.

ActivityHidden ABC Activity SheetPhotocopy and distribute the “Hidden ABCs Activity Sheet” atthe end of this chapter and let the children color the letters.

A Jan Brett Flash Card AlphabetPrint Jan Brett’s Flash Card Alphabet at www.janbrett.com/alphabet/flash_card_alphabet_traditional_main_page.htm.Show the cards to the children one by one and name the letterand the matching animal. Ask the children to repeat them.

Audio Recordings“ABC’s” on Early Childhood Songs by Ella Jenkins.“‘A’ You’re Adorable (The Alphabet Song)” on Sing Around the

Campfire by Sharon Lois & Bram.“Funky Bluesy ABC’s” on Big Blues: Blues Music for Kids by

Various Artists.

Web SiteFolkmanis Puppetswww.folkmanis.com

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I Spy: Backyard Adventures

Books to ShareI Went Walking by Sue Williams.In My World by Lois Ehlert.The Little Lawnmower by Joy Bean.Mushroom In the Rain by Mirra Ginsburg.

Books to Show and BooktalkBailey Goes Camping by Kevin Henkes.Flower Garden by Eve Bunting.Jack’s Garden by Henry Cole.Over In the Meadow: An Old Nursery Counting Rhyme by Paul

Galdone.Sunflower House by Eve Bunting.

Bulletin BoardBackyard AdventuresCover the bulletin board with blue paper and decorate with tallgrass. Hide book jackets behind the blades of grass and add thecaption, “Backyard Adventures”.

StampAs the children enter the storytime area, stamp their handswith the shape of something they might see in a backyard, suchas a tree, flower, bug, bunny, bird.

FingerplayFun In Our Backyard(Adapted by Leila Raven Parrish.)

Climb the ladder, and down we slide; (Make a sliding motionwith hands)

Then on our tricycle we ride. (Make a pedaling motion)Swinging, swinging, way up high, (Swing arms back and forth)Stretching, stretching to the sky. (Reach arms up high)Around and around we go, (Stand and turn in a circle)Having fun in our backyard.

RhymeMary, Mary, Quite Contrary(Traditional)

Mary, Mary, quite contrary,How does your garden grow?With silver bells and cockle shells,And pretty maids all in a row.

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SongIÕve Been Playing in the Backyard(Adapted by Leila Raven Parrish. Sing to the tune of “I’veBeen Working On the Railroad”.)

I’ve been playing in the backyardAll the live long day.I’ve been playing in the backyard,Just to pass the time away.Can’t you hear the swings a swinging,Rise up so early in the day;Can’t you hear the children shouting,“Now is time to play!”

Won’t you come and play? Won’t you come and play?Won’t you come and play, with me-e-e?Won’t you come and play? Won’t you come and play?Won’t you come and play, with me?Someone’s in the backyard playing,Someone’s in the backyard I know.Someone’s in the backyard playing,With my good friend Joe.

And singingFe fi fiddlee-i-o, fe fi fiddlee-i-o,Fe fi fiddlee-i-o,Playing with my good friend Joe.

Cut Ôn Tell StoryTell “The Apple Tree” from Cut & Tell Scissor Stories For Fallby Jean Warren.

Flannel Board Story“The First Umbrella” in Storytelling with the Flannel Board BookTwo by Paul S. Anderson.

CraftDaffodilsMaterials

Construction paperYellow paper cupcake linersGreen ribbonGlue

DirectionsChildren place a dot of glue on the back center of a cupcakeliner, attach it to a piece of construction paper, and glue onan 8-inch piece of green ribbon for the stem and two 3-inchpieces for leaves.

Activity SheetBackyard Adventure MazeGive each child a copy of the “Backyard Adventure Maze” atthe end of this chapter.

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Audio Recording“Over In the Meadow” on Baby Beluga by Raffi.

VideosIn the Tall, Tall Grass. (6 minutes)Over In the Meadow. (9 minutes)A Rainbow Of My Own. (5 minutes)

Professional Resource“Cut & Tell” Scissor Stories For Fall by Jean Warren.Storytelling with the Flannel Board Book Two by Paul S.

Anderson.

Little Clues

Books to ShareHave You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri.The Shape Detectives by Angela Santomero.Welcome To Blue’s Clues by Angela Santomero.Who Took the Farmer’s Hat? by Joan Nodset.

Books to Show and BooktalkEach Peach Pear Plum by Janet Ahlberg.Weather Games With Blue! by Deborah Reber.Whose Hat? by Margaret Miller.Whose Shoe? by Margaret Miller.

DisplayCan You Guess WhoÕs Reading These?Display hats or tools for various community helpers along withbooks about those professions. For example: Show a fire hatand read Fire Engines by Anne Rockwell.

Puppet RhymeQueen of Hearts(This is a “Mother Goose” rhyme. Create a Queen of Heartsglove puppet by cutting three small red hearts and attaching

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them to the finger tips of a black glove. On the first heart, put apink crown for the queen; on the second heart, a brown top hatfor the knave, and on the third heart, a blue crown for theking.)

The Queen of Hearts,She made some tartsAll on a summer day;The Knave of Hearts,He stole those tarts,And took them clean away.The King of HeartsCalled for the tarts,And beat the Knave full sore;The Knave of HeartsBrought back the tarts,And vowed he’d steal no more.

Cut Ôn Tell StoryTell “The Little Orange House” from Paper Stories by JeanStangl.

Flannel Board Story“Davy Crockett and the Bear” in Storytelling with the FlannelBoard Book One by Paul S. Anderson.

Adult/Child CraftLittle Clues NotebookMaterials

CardstockTyping paper cut in halfHole punchYarn or stringOptional: Markers and stickers

DirectionsPhotocopy the notebook pattern at the end of this chapteronto cardstock. Give each child a blank sheet of card stockand a notebook on cardstock along with 5 or 6 sheets oftyping paper. Adults align the cardstock and typing paperand punch two holes on the “X” at the top of the notebookpattern. Children thread string or yarn through holes tocreate their Little Clues Notebooks and then decorate themwith stickers or markers.

Activity SheetWho Left Each Clue?Distribute a photocopy of the “Who Left Each Clue? MatchingGame” at the end of this chapter to each child. Adults guidethe children as they draw a line between the footprints and theperson or animal that made them.

Shape DetectivesHide circles, triangles, and squares in the storytime area. Letthe children hunt for them, one shape at a time and say, “Let’s

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find circles now”, or “Now let’s look for squares”, or “It’s nowtime to look for triangles.” Hide plenty so every child can findone of each shape.

ActivityName That Community HelperPlay a guessing game with the children by bringing props andmiming actions of various community helpers. Dress-up hatscan be found at a teacher’s supply store, or borrow them fromlibrary patrons. For example, put on a postal worker’s hat andsay, “I am wearing a special hat. I sometimes carry a bag ordrive a truck. Here’s another clue.” Hold up a group of lettersand say, “I bring letters to your mailbox. Who am I?”

Audio Recordings“We Are Going To Play Blue’s Clues” on Goodnight Blue byBlue’s Clues.

Web SitesChildcraft Education Corpwww.childcraft.com

Nick Jr.www.nickjr.com

PBS Kidswww.pbskids.org

Professional ResourcePaper Stories by Jean Stangl.Storytelling with the Flannel Board Book One by Paul S.

Anderson.

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Peek-A-Boo

Books to ShareHide and Seek by Susanna Gretz.Peek-a-Boo! by Janet Ahlberg.Peek-a-Boo! by Janet Ormerod.Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden.

Books to Show and BooktalkHide and Seek by Jez Alborough.Hide and Seek by Brenda Shannon Yee.Peek-a-boo Bugs by David Carter.Where Did Bunny Go? by Nancy Tafuri.

Bulletin BoardPeek-a-Boo ShapesCut shapes of circles, triangles, and squares out of posterboard. Attach the shapes to the bulletin board with favoritebook characters underneath and create a “Peek-a-Boo” bulle-tin board. If possible, laminate to reinforce it.

Fingerplay“Beehive” from Ring A Ring O’Roses by Flint Public Library.

RhymePeek-a-boo(Traditional)

Peek-a-boo,I see you,Hiding behind your hands.Boo!

Poem“Teeny Tiny Ghost” by Lillian Moore in Ghost Poems edited byDaisy Wallace.

SongPop Goes the WeaselAll around the cobbler’s benchThe monkey chased the weasel.The monkey thought ‘twas all in fun.Pop! Goes the weasel.

A penny for a spool of thread,A penny for a needle,That’s the way the money goes.Pop! Goes the weasel.

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Finger PuppetsUse Folkmanis Peek-a-boo bunny/monkey puppets or otherpuppets to introduce stories/books.

Finger Puppet StoriesTeeny Tiny GhostCut out a door and second floor window in a haunted housemade from black poster board. Make a finger puppet of a ghostfrom white felt and draw a face on it. Tell a Peek-a-BOO! storywith the Lillian Moore poem, “Teeny Tiny Ghost”.

Puppet StoriesPeek-A-Boo Play CubeCreate a simple peek-a-boo story/activity using the interactiveBunny or Monkey Peek-a-boo Play Cube from FolkmanisPuppets. For example, “Where is bunny?” “Is he here?” “Whatdo bunnies eat?” “Let’s find his carrot! Is it here?” Or, createyour own Peek-a-boo Cube from a box by cutting flaps to hidethe bunny puppet and carrots.

Flannel Board Stories“Sleepy Mr. Sun” in Storytelling with the Flannel Board Book

Two by Paul S. Anderson.“Pop Goes the Weasel” in The Flannel Board Storytelling

Book, 2nd Edition by Judy Sierra.

“Two Little Bluebirds” in The Flannel Board Storytelling Book,2nd Edition by Judy Sierra.

CraftsPeek-a-Boo EggMaterials

Construction paperChick and egg patternsGlue stick

DirectionsPre-cut eggs and chicks from construction paper using thepatterns at the end of this chapter. Children glue a chick tothe inside of an egg to create a peek-a-boo egg. If a childattaches chick to the outside of egg, just refold it to createthe peek-a-boo egg.

Adult/Child Activity CraftPeek-a-Boo Page(Adapted from Games to Play With Toddlers by Jackie Silberg)

MaterialsOld magazines or catalogs8” x 12” Construction paper3-Hole punchGlueScissorsSmall binder rings

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DirectionsIn advance, cut out large pictures of familiar objects frommagazines. Children glue one or two pictures to each side ofthe construction paper. An adult then 3-hole punches theconstruction paper with pictures and a blank piece ofconstruction paper. Children thread the yarn through theholes and tie it to attach the pages together. An adult cutsthe page without any pictures into three horizontal strips.This is the beginning of a peek-a-boo book. Additionalpages may be added as time permits. Children look at thecompleted peek-a-boo page book by turning one strip at atime to reveal more of the picture.

Web SiteFolkmanis Puppetswww.folkmanis.com

Professional ResourcesGames To Play With Toddlers by Jackie Silberg.Ghost Poems by Daisy Wallace.Ring A Ring O’Roses by Flint Public Library.Storytelling with the Flannel Board Book Two by Paul S.

Anderson.The Flannel Board Storytelling Book, 2nd Edition by Judy

Sierra.

Treasure Hunt

Books to ShareBlue’s Big Treasure Hunt by Angela Santomero.Rainbow Fish: Hidden Treasures by Gail Donovan.Mop’s Treasure Hunt by Martine Schaap.Sonny’s Treasure Hunt by Lisa Stubbs.Treasure of Pirate Island: Great Adventures by Matt Mitter.

Books to Show and BooktalkDora’s Treasure Hunt by Alison Inches.Treasure Hunt by Allan Ahlberg.Treasure Hunt by Bill Cosby.Treasure Hunt by Susan Simon.

Bulletin BoardTreasure Chest of Golden ReadsCut out gold and/or yellow circles for coins and write authors,titles, and call numbers of pirate and treasure hunt picturebooks on them. Place the coins in a Treasure Chest on thebulletin board along with the caption, “Treasure Chest ofGolden Reads”.

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DisplaySpy a TreasureDecorate an old trunk as a treasure chest and fill it with boardbooks. Place the caption on the side or lid of the trunk.

NametagsAs children enter the storytime area, give them nametags in theshape of treasure chests. (Pattern provided at end of chapter.)

DecorationsHang a piñata shaped like a treasure chest.

FingerplaysThe Pirates Are Creeping(Adapted by Leila Raven Parrish)

The pirates are creeping. (Tiptoe two fingers up arm)Shhhh! Shhhh! (Index finger to lips)

The pirates are creeping.Shhhh! Shhhh!They do not make a sound,As their feet touch the ground.The pirates are creeping.Shhhhh!

Flannel Board Story“Jack and the Robbers” in Twenty Tellable Tales by MargaretRead MacDonald.

Adult and Child CraftTreasure ChestsMaterials

Baby wipe containers with lidsStickers

DirectionsChild attaches stickers to the baby wipe containers to createa treasure chest.

Games and ActivitiesTreasure Chest CakeServe a treasure chest cake using recipe found atwww.BirthdayExpress.com.

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Treasure Chest Grab BoxDecorate a small box as a treasure chest and fill it with trinkets,stickers, and/or bookmarks. Invite the children reach in andfind a treasure on their way out of storytime.

Audio Recordings“Blue’s Big Treasure” on Blue’s Big Treasure by Various Artists.“Whose Treasure is This?” on Blue’s Big Treasure by Various

Artists.

Web SiteBirthday Express Party Sourcewww.BirthdayExpress.com

CD-ROMBlue’s Treasure Hunt.

Professional ResourcesGreat Pirate Activity Book by Deri Robins.Twenty Tellable Tales by Margaret Read MacDonald.

Who? What? Where?

Books to ShareWhere Am I? Learning Riddles by Peter Zeibel.Where Is Baby’s Mommy? by Karen Katz.Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen.Who’s Hiding?: With Big Flaps for Little Hands by Kathleen

Weidner Zoehfeld.

Books to Show and BooktalkCaillou Where Is It? by Fabien Savary.Caillou Tell Me Where by Fabien Savary.Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey.Where Is My Baby? by Harriet Ziefert.Who Am I? A Book to Touch and Feel by Alice Wilder.Who Said Moo? by Harriet Zeifert.

NametagsAs the children enter the storytime area, give them nametagsin the shape of large question marks. (Pattern is provided atthe end of this chapter.)

Fingerplay‘Where Is Thumbkin?” from Ring A Ring O’Roses.

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RhymesPussy Cat Where Have You Been?(Mother Goose)

Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?I’ve been to London to see the queen.Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you there?I frightened a little mouse under the chair.

Who Made the Pie?(Mother Goose)

Who made the pie?I did.Who stole the pie.He did.Who found the pie?She did.Who ate the pie?You did.Who cried for pie?We all did.

ChantWhere? Here!(Traditional)

Where’s (insert child’s name)? Where, where?Where’s (insert child’s name)? Where, where?Where’s (insert child’s name)? Where, where?There’s (insert child’s name). There, there!Is he/she up on the mountain?No, no!Down, at the fountain?No, no!Gone out to play?No, no!I see (insert child’s name) is here today.

StoryTell “A Mysterious House” from Stories To Play With by HirokoFujita.

Flannel Board Stories“The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings” in Storytelling

with the Flannel Board Book One by Paul S. Anderson.“Chicken Little” in Storytelling with the Flannel Board Book

Two by Paul S. Anderson.

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CraftDetective Dog CraftMaterials

Construction paperScissorsStapler

DirectionsPrecut two long ovals about two to three inches wide and a2” X 18” strip of construction paper using the patterns atthe end of this chapter for each child. Wrap the strip aroundthe child’s head and staple it to fit. Remove and attach anoval to each side to create dog ears.

ActivityWhere Is...?Sing the song “Where Is Thumbkin” and display various fingerpuppets, substituting the name of the puppet. Introducestorytime books with this song with a puppet that represents acharacter from the story.

Audio Recordings“Must Be Santa” on Raffi’s Christmas Album by Raffi.“Who All Is Here?” on African American Folk Songs and

Rhythms by Ella Jenkins.

VideoThe Poky Little Puppy. (7 minutes)

Professional ResourcesStorytelling with the Flannel Board Book One by Paul S.

Anderson.Storytelling with the Flannel Board Book Two by Paul S.

Anderson.